BiSSkApp provides a home‑based biofeedback platform that helps patients with dysphagia retrain their swallowing function. By visualizing real‑time throat activity on a screen, the app enables speech‑language pathologists and users to conduct guided “swallow workouts” remotely, improving confidence and reducing the need for clinic visits. The solution is designed for conditions such as stroke recovery and Parkinson’s disease, offering convenient, evidence‑based therapy in a comfortable setting.
Funding
$6.8K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Patients with dysphagia or speech disorders often lack convenient, supervised ways to practice swallowing exercises at home, leading to limited progress, reduced confidence, and increased risk of complications.
Solution
BiSSkApp delivers a home‑based biofeedback platform that visualizes real‑time physiological data during swallowing exercises. Users see on‑screen cues linked to their throat movements, enabling precise, repeatable practice without a clinician present. The system records performance metrics and provides immediate feedback, helping patients adjust technique and track improvement over time. Clinicians can remotely monitor progress through a secure portal, supporting personalized therapy plans and reducing the need for frequent in‑person visits.
Target Audience
Primary customers are speech‑language pathologists and other clinicians treating dysphagia or speech disorders, as well as stroke survivors, Parkinson’s patients, and other individuals requiring at‑home swallowing rehabilitation.
Features
- Real‑time biofeedback display of swallowing metrics (e.g., pressure, timing) captured via sensor‑enabled device
- Interactive visual cues that guide users to perform targeted throat movements correctly
- Secure cloud‑based portal for clinicians to review patient data, set exercise protocols, and adjust therapy remotely
- Progress tracking dashboards that show measurable improvements in swallowing function and confidence
- Home‑friendly setup that can be used in pajamas, requiring minimal equipment and no specialized operator